Man shot dead in George Town

Police swarm the scene of Monday’s fatal shooting in George Town Scranton’s neighborhood. The victim in the attack was found dead in the street near the intersection of Martin Dr. and Tigris Street.
Photo: Brent Fuller

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is investigating a deadly late morning shooting on Martin Drive, off Shedden Road, near downtown George Town.

Police have confirmed that the man was fatally wounded.

Martin Drive was cordoned off while police officers examined the site.

According to initial reports, the victim was shot in the head near the intersection of Martin Dr. and Tigris Street.

It was not immediately clear what led to the shooting.

Police were searching for the shooting suspect Monday, but no arrests were reported as of 12:30 p.m.